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[JD25]

Hi everyone,


I have just racked my Johannisberg Riesling for the 2nd time. It's clearing nicley. The directions say to bottle in the next few days and add K-Meta. I only have Sodium Meta. What should my next steps be to insure best results?


Thanks in advance.


JD

 

[smurfe]

I use Na-Meta (soduim) in every kit. It will give a little more sulpites than K-Meta will.

 

[masta]

Adding additional meta in the amount of 1/4 tsp/1.5 grams for extended agingusing sodium instead of potassium isn't a problem even though it usually isn't recommended due to the perception it will make you wine taste salty and contribute to your high blood pressure.

 

[JD25]

OK, thanks.


How long should I bulk age then before bottling. I'd like to have this ready around mid summer if possible, but won't if I'm sacrificing quality. Thoughts?

 

[acesover]

this is i a white wine right? if so they dont include extra meta cause the whites are ready to drink young i beleive. but not total sure.

 

[Wade E]

Whites are typically earlier drinkers but they need k-meta more if youre going to age them as they dont have the tannin levels as a red wine that protect them. you can bulk age as long as you want, I typically bulk around 2 months for a white wine and try for 6 months on a red but I always need carboys and i have a good wine cellar for storing bottled wine so once its clear and has had some bulk aging for the wine to establish itself and achieve greater complexity.

 

[PeterZ]

Just be sure to bottle at least a month before you want to start drinking to let the wine recover from "bottle shock."

 

[acesover]

so do you typicaly always add extra meta to your whites?

 

[Wade E]

Yes, they dont hold up as good as reds if your going to let them age at all.

 

[peterCooper]

So, step 1: order 1lb k-meta from George. The guys are right. If you are planning to drink in summer you don't really need to bulk age although a couple of months won't hurt. Just be sure to bottle a couple of months ahead of when you plan to drink.

 

[masta]

I add extra K-meta to all my kit wines (red or white)as it willNEVER hurt and ALWAYS help to protect it.

 

[moose]

We are planning to transfer our Barolo WE today. Our plan was to bulk age for a few months before we bottle. If we add the K-Metanow, will that amount be good for when we bottle also? It has been in the stabilising and clearing stage for 3 weeks now. Took a sample a few days ago and was crystal clear and thought it tasted pretty good. Thanks!

 

[joeswine]

MOOSE most kit wines tell you when to add the K-MET and the amount in the package usually a1/4 teaspoon per. 5/6 gallons that should be enough to much and it can inpart a sulfer like taste,ckeck your instructions//

whether bulk ageing or not the instructions prevail////Edited by: joeswine

 

[moose]

We added the 1/4 tsp and brought it down in the basement. It stays around 60* all the time. Going to leave it for 3 months and then bottle.

 

[Wade E]

You are in good shape then.